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New medieval book series could captivate public, scholars alike

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… those who agree with Shakespeare that "What's past is prologue," Western Michigan University has a new book … Multiple audiences More than 40 volumes have been commissioned from scholars across North and South America, … publications meet an increasing scholarly need to publish concise summaries of research—35,000 words and 100-plus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40229

Student awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad

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… a pool of 750 applicants from around the country. He and his fellow Boren Scholars are studying Arabic, Mandarin, … Alex Gibson A graduate of Parchment High School, Gibson is a junior working on a bachelor's degree based on a … major in Arabic language and Middle Eastern studies. He is WMU's fifth Boren Award recipient since the program was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23417

WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date

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… Dunn plans to retire, effective June 30, 2017 . Dunn, who is WMU's eighth president, announced his retirement in a message to the University community Aug 1 … work still to be completed, and he noted he was announcing his retirement date now, only to "ensure that the trustees, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33779

Welcome-pack items sought for Seita students

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… halls in late August. Welcome pack details and a link to a list of needed items, including personal care, school and residence hall supplies as well as financial assistance, can be found by visiting wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess . Item drop-off details …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25200

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… Management . Chad M. Stirrett began as a new administrator in the department responsible for Western’s … between older facilities and the newer ones and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” he says. “Western is really well positioned for this. We’ve shown with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Applications sought for German faculty exchange

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… the German universities in the lovely region of Bavaria.  This opportunity is open to WMU faculty members from any discipline. German language skills are not required to apply. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26542

Student honored for leadership, service

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… has been honored by a national organization as a promising student leader who has demonstrated an investment in his community. David Bere Bere, a political science major, recipient of the Kalamazoo Promise and a studio coordinator in the Office for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

Major Excitement fair set

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… Excitement will be held on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's annual  Major Excitement  academic fair is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 , on the … Mall. Open to the public and free of charge, the event is intended to help undergraduate students across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18455

Boot camp slated for faculty researchers

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Waldo Library is the place to be for Western Michigan University faculty … their research projects without having to deal with job distractions or being too far away from quality resources … Wednesday Oct. 21 , from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The boot camp is being organized by Waldo Library and the Office of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26731

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… produced on a pilot scale at Western Michigan University this fall and may be on its way to becoming an international tool to prevent disease. Paper filtering technology developed in research … and the University of Virginia was brought to WMU this fall by Folia Water of Pittsburgh to test the feasibility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402